Seed starting

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Hi, and a happy new gardening year to all.  I've been lurking on the list for awhile, but now that all my new catalogs have arrived I can't resist asking a few questions!
 
My first one is, is there any way besides having a greenhouse that I could start seeds outside?  Has anyone tried starting them in a cold frame, or inside a Wall o Water?  I've tried starting seeds inside in the past, but I have a cat who has thwarted my efforts each time.  He doesn't try to "go" in the potting mix, but he likes to bat things around and knock them off tables and counters.  Specifically, I'd like to try starting Jenny Lind melon seeds, and I'm in zone 6b (South Jersey).
 
Next, if I do find a good way to start these melons (canteloupes, really)-- can you train them fully vertically such as in a tomato cage, or do they need to be on a trellis that goes at a 45 degree angle as I've seen in several books?
 
Thanks!
 
Erica
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